Several studies show how conventional industrial agriculture contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and, more generally, to environmental degradation and climate change, making it urgent to rethink agricultural production models in the direction of sustainability. This is the framework for this project, which aims to promote regenerative and sustainable agricultural systems, particularly agroforestry and syntropic systems, applied to the specific context of Madeira Island. The objective is to develop production practices capable not only of responding to agricultural needs, but also of generating environmental, economic and social benefits for communities, through the activation of participatory and co-creation processes. The work is divided into several stages: first, a theoretical framework is provided that critically analyses the environmental impact of industrial agriculture and presents alternative models rooted in agroecology, with a focus on agroforestry and syntropic systems, and their benefits. Next, the geographical, cultural and socioeconomic context of the island is analyzed through the study of traditional agricultural practices, the dynamics of the current agricultural sector, and the effects of climate change. Finally, a qualitative field survey, conducted through interviews and informal interviews, explores the realities active in the field of sustainable agriculture on the Island. The final project proposal addresses the issue of agricultural sustainability in all its aspects through participatory activities, including training for technicians, students and farmers, the co-design and implementation of agroforestry systems on pilot farms, the promotion of local knowledge, and initiatives to raise awareness among citizens of the importance of making informed food choices and supporting the local agricultural economy. Adopting a multidisciplinary and participatory approach inspired by the principles of agroecology, the project aims to contribute to the resilience of the Madeiran agrifood system and redefine the relationship between humans, land and nature.
Numerosos estudos mostram como a agricultura industrial convencional contribui significativamente para as emissões de gases com efeito de estufa e, de uma forma mais geral, para a degradação ambiental e alterações climáticas, tornando urgente repensar os modelos de produção agrícola no sentido da sustentabilidade. É neste contexto que se insere o presente projeto, que visa promover sistemas agrícolas regenerativos e sustentáveis, nomeadamente sistemas agroflorestais e sintrópicos, aplicados ao contexto específico da Ilha da Madeira. O objetivo é desenvolver práticas de produção capazes não só de responder às necessidades agrícolas, mas também de gerar benefícios ambientais, económicos e sociais para as comunidades, através da ativação de processos participativos e de cocriação. O trabalho divide-se em várias etapas: uma primeira parte fornece um quadro teórico que analisa criticamente o impacto da agricultura industrial no ambiente e apresenta modelos agroecológicos alternativos, com destaque para os sistemas agroflorestais e sintrópicos e os seus benefícios. Em seguida, é desenvolvida uma análise do contexto geográfico, cultural e socioeconómico da Ilha, através do estudo das práticas agrícolas tradicionais, da dinâmica do sector agrícola atual e dos efeitos das alterações climáticas. Finalmente, um inquérito de campo qualitativo realizado através de entrevistas e colóquios informais explora as realidades ativas no domínio da agricultura sustentável na ilha. A proposta final do projeto aborda a questão da sustentabilidade agrícola nas suas várias dimensões, através de ações participativas que incluem atividades de formação dirigidas a técnicos, estudantes e agricultores, co desenho e implementação de sistemas agroflorestais em explorações piloto, valorização do conhecimento local e ações de sensibilização dirigidas à cidadania. A abordagem adotada é multidisciplinar e participativa, inspirada nos princípios da agroecologia, com o objetivo de contribuir para a resiliência do sistema agroalimentar madeirense e para a redefinição da relação entre o homem, a terra e a natureza. Palavras-chave: Agroecologia, Agricultura regenerativa, Sistemas Agroflorestais, Agricultura Sintrópica, Desenvolvimento sustentável e local, Participação comunitária, Educação e Sensibilização agrícola e ambiental, Desenvolvimento comunitário na Ilha de Madeira
SISTEMAS AGROFLORESTAIS E SINTRÓPICOS: CONTRIBUTO PARA A SUA APLICAÇÃO LOCAL Desenvolver e promover a sustentabilidade agrícola na Ilha da Madeira através da implementação de sistemas agrícolas regenerativos e resilientes para o ambiente e a comunidade
CARILLI, SCILLA
2024/2025
Abstract
Several studies show how conventional industrial agriculture contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and, more generally, to environmental degradation and climate change, making it urgent to rethink agricultural production models in the direction of sustainability. This is the framework for this project, which aims to promote regenerative and sustainable agricultural systems, particularly agroforestry and syntropic systems, applied to the specific context of Madeira Island. The objective is to develop production practices capable not only of responding to agricultural needs, but also of generating environmental, economic and social benefits for communities, through the activation of participatory and co-creation processes. The work is divided into several stages: first, a theoretical framework is provided that critically analyses the environmental impact of industrial agriculture and presents alternative models rooted in agroecology, with a focus on agroforestry and syntropic systems, and their benefits. Next, the geographical, cultural and socioeconomic context of the island is analyzed through the study of traditional agricultural practices, the dynamics of the current agricultural sector, and the effects of climate change. Finally, a qualitative field survey, conducted through interviews and informal interviews, explores the realities active in the field of sustainable agriculture on the Island. The final project proposal addresses the issue of agricultural sustainability in all its aspects through participatory activities, including training for technicians, students and farmers, the co-design and implementation of agroforestry systems on pilot farms, the promotion of local knowledge, and initiatives to raise awareness among citizens of the importance of making informed food choices and supporting the local agricultural economy. Adopting a multidisciplinary and participatory approach inspired by the principles of agroecology, the project aims to contribute to the resilience of the Madeiran agrifood system and redefine the relationship between humans, land and nature.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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